You can reduce what you owe in property taxes. Property tax exemptions, exclusions and lowered tax rates are based on how you use your property.Learn how to contract with Hennepin County and find requirements for operating a business including building permits, licenses, recycling, and property. Consultants at our Small Business Assistance Office can help you understand how to form a sole proprietorship. Many local governments make business license information and application forms available online. All businesses, churches, and not-for-profit organizations must file business tangible personal property forms with the assessor's office each year. Here you can find all the forms and fees needed for filing and searching business registrations. There are different forms used for each business type. Beginning with 2024 Certificates of Rent Paid, you must create and submit all Minnesota CRPs using eServices. Conciliation Court can also order that personal property be returned.